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A concerned Okita sympathizes with Tatsu for him having to stress about the death of his parents. Tatsu has vowed to raise Tetsu into a responsible person. What bothers Tatsu, however, is why Hijikata reacted so gravely the previous day at the okiya. Susumu, guilty for failing his mission, attempts to commit seppuku, but Ayumu talks him out of it. Akesato encourages Saya to be herself and follow her heart. Tetsu refuses to eat all day, due to the events that occurred the previous day. He finds Ayumu at night, and he gives in to finally eating something. She advises him to be honest with himself and not dwell over complicate matters. When Tetsu describes her as a big sister, Ayumu tearfully says that he should befriend Susumu to bring upon inspiration.